Students of St. John Bosco’s College of Education in Navrongo are protesting the Governing Council’s decision not to renew the tenure of their principal, Professor Joseph Amikuzuno.
The professor, who assumed office in 2020, has been directed to step down by December 31, 2024, despite being deemed suitable for an extension.
A letter signed by Rev. Alfred Agyenta, Chairman of the school’s Governing Council, officially communicated the directive, sparking widespread concern and calls for reconsideration.
The decision has sparked discontent among students, alumni, and stakeholders, culminating in planned demonstrations on the streets of Navrongo.
However, the Ghana Police Service quickly intervened to disperse the protesters shortly after the demonstration began.
Speaking to the media, Godfrey Apulala, an alumnus and one of the demonstrators, explained the reasons behind their protests, citing dissatisfaction with the decision and a perceived lack of transparency in the process leading to the principal’s removal.
“The reason why we are here today trying to exercise our democratic right is that our principal, Professor Joseph Amikozono – and it is not because of his personality that we are here as a professor, but because of the developmental achievement that he has brought to St John Bosco College of Education.
“He has brought about over 26 developments to the school and we have seen that for the past years, over 42 years, we have never seen any development like what he has done in only four years.
“He had been able to build a 1,500-seater auditorium.
He has been able to build an abandoned building…he has been able to secure new furniture for the school.
He has been able to secure laptops and then desktop computers for the school.
He has been able to promote some of his staff who were due for promotion.
So this kind of person, because of what he’s bringing to the community, that is why we are here today.
“To demonstrate that they should listen to us and allow him to lead again.
So that the developmental progress of the school will continue,” he stated.
Students of St. John Bosco’s College of Education are protesting against the decision of the College’s Council not to renew the tenure of its principal, Prof. Joseph Amikuzuno who took office in 2020 and has been directed to step down despite his suitability for an extension.… pic.twitter.com/EvvTWaND3Y
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